Hodge Podge Tuesday

Welcome back to my second Hodge Podge Tuesday post where I share the top 5 things that I am loving this week. I am sorry this one is getting out late in the day. I had a stupid incident last night and fell and broke my ankle. I wish I had a cool story but I really don't. So I am propped up with my leg in the air and late on posting. So glad to have these 5 things to make me smile and hope they bring a smile to your face as well. :)

1. Young Living Essential Oils

You guys I am normally not for the latest "fad" but after my husband and I got the stomach flu this past January and then the little guy got sick I was desperate and would have tried drinking a lake if you told me that had the potential to keep the germs and illness away. I ordered my Premium Starter Kit while laying in bed sick one evening and a few days later become an oil diffusing fool. And I have been AMAZED at how well these oils are working for our family. Thieves and Purification have kept ALL the illness away. I'm dead serious. Since starting the oils no one in my household has been sick once and that's with us being exposed to daycare germs and all. Lemon and Lavender have cured not one but two ear infections and Lemon, Lavender, and Tree Tea Oils diffused at night have kept all of our allergies in check even in this pollen filled Georgia state. I am in LOVE. I just placed my second order last night. If you would have told me I would have spent $200 on oils this year alone last year I would have told you that you are crazy. Now I am saying you are crazy not to spend this money as you save so much time and money on not spending co-pays, drugs, and time off of work. If you are curious to try these oils out for yourself I highly encourage you to email me to get additional information. I have even started using them to clean my home instead of using toxic chemicals. Or if you are ready to jump right in here is what you need to do:

4) Choose which Premium Starter Kit you want ($150 with the home diffuser or $160 with the bamboo diffuser): I went with the $150 option and love it

5) From there you probably want to choose "No, thank you" to the Essential Rewards option for now. (I can tell you all about Essential Rewards later if you're interested in getting discounted shipping and earning free oils and credit back to use on oils)

6) Then put in your payment information and check out. You'll get TWO emails - one when you sign up and then one when your order is placed. As long as you got two emails, you're all set!

7) Send me an email at marriedfilingjointly@gmail.com and I will add you to a personal Facebook group that helps with any questions you may have and helps you get oil started. These ladies and gentleman are a wealth of knowledge and the whole group is run by a Dr. which is great when it comes to what is safe to use on my baby questions.

Does anyone else watch ABC's Nashville? I LOVE this show. And the last episode had me crying like a baby and I secretly loved every minute of it. I have also started following most of the cast on Instagram this past week which has been really fun. I am huge fans of Clare Bowen and Lennon and Maisy Stella. All of which are hosting a LIVE Nashville tour that I would LOVE to see if only they were coming to a city near by me. Check to see if they are coming to see a city near you here.

3. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

I have been reading this book and am really getting a lot out of it. It shares the differences between women and men in the workplace. It is specifically geared to females in positions of management. It discusses why often women's voices are not equally heard and some of the things we can to improve this in the workplace. Although I don't agree with everything Sheryl's says I think this book is a must read for women and men alike!

4. Jeni's Ice Cream

If you have not had Jeni's ice cream do yourself a favor and add this to your list of must visit ice cream shops. It is ice cream unlike anything of that you have ever had before. Unfortunately the nearest one to me is about 45 minutes away but it is a must visit at least once a month for me. My favorite flavors are the Lavender and the Dark Chocolate Rum. I have heard the Goat Cheese is really good too. Try it out! You won't be sorry!

I am SO excited because we have decided we are going to take our little guy to Disney in 2016 and I have begun to plan. I found Southern Plate's tips on Pinterest and she has some AWESOME tips for going to Disney with little ones. Like did you know the best time to go is in February or October? How about all the 411 to why you SHOULD def stay in a Disney resort? This blogger has all the info you need to plan your perfect trip and I have been pursuing her site during all my free time.

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Married Filing Jointly is a lifestyle blog that chronicles the everyday adventures of a wife/mommy/friend and the lessons learned along the way. Here you will find posts on everything from traveling tips to home remodel and DIY projects to stories of motherhood and relationships.!.